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Boeing 737-800 Next Generation

These narrow-body aircraft are part of the Boeing 737 Next Generation family and contribute heavily to WestJet’s low-cost structure and environmental goals by operating with maximized fuel efficiency, quiet engines, and cabin configurations to suit a variety of guest needs.

Split scimitar winglets

The Boeing 737-800 Next-Generations are equipped with Split Scimitar Winglet technology, an improvement on the existing Blended Winglet technology of the Boeing 737 NG family. The combined aerodynamic elements of the retrofit — ventral strakes, scimitar tips, and trailing edge wedges — provide a drag reduction, and corresponding range increase, of 2 percent or more for long-range missions.

Fuel efficient

With a modernized engine and improved aerodynamics, the Boeing 737-800 Next-Generation maximizes efficiency and environmental sustainability by reducing carbon emissions and fuel consumption per seat by an average of 9-14 per cent compared with earlier models.

Improved passenger comfort

The Boeing 737-800 is equipped with modern engines that reduce noise and improve guest comfort, allowing for a more peaceful and relaxing journey.

Specifications

Seat map of 737-800 layout 1. Seat information available in table below

Inflight services

✔ In-seat 120V AC power, USB-A sockets

✔ Food and beverages (offering varies by destination, flight duration

✔ Inflight entertainment on WestJet Connect (via your smartphone, tablet or laptop)

✔ Wi-Fi access (for a fee)

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Economy seat pitch ¹	76 cm / 30 in
Economy seat width	45 cm / 17.6 in standard ²
Economy seat recline	5 cm / 2 in standard ³
Extended Comfort rows	4, 5, 6, 7
Extended Comfort seat pitch	86 – 91 cm / 34 – 36 in ⁴
Extended Comfort seat width	45 cm / 17.6 in
Extended Comfort seat recline	5 – 10 cm / 2 – 4 in ⁵
Exit Rows	13, 14
Exit Row seat pitch	97 cm / 38 in
Exit Row seat width	43 cm / 16.8 in
Exit Row seat recline	5 cm / 2 in (row 14) No recline in row 13
Premium seat rows	1, 2, 3
Premium seat pitch	Row 1 faces bulkhead 97 cm / 38 in (rows 2, 3)
Premium seat width	65 cm / 25.7 in
Premium seat recline	13 cm / 5 in
In-seat power (all cabins/seats)	120V AC power; USB-A sockets

Seat pitch is the distance from the back of each seat to the back of the seat behind it. More seat pitch usually equates to more legroom
Some seats vary from 40 cm / 15.7 in wide to 43 cm / 16.8 in wide
Seats in rows 12, 30 do not recline
Row 4 pitch: 91 cm / 36 in. Row 5,6 pitch: 89 cm / 35 in. Row 7 pitch: 86 cm / 34 in.
Row 4 recline: 10 cm / 4 in. Row 5 recline: 7.6 cm / 3 in. Rows 6, 7 recline: 5 cm / 2 in.

Aisle width	Average 45 cm / 17.5 in (ranges from 42 cm / 16.7 in to 66 cm / 18.2 in)
Movable aisle armrest locations	Rows 1 to 3 Rows 5 to 30
Wheelchair-accessible lavatory	Not available
Braille and raised character row markers	Available
Maximum dimensions for an assistive device carried in the cargo hold	Cargo hold door is 122 cm / 48 in high by 83 cm / 33 in wide
Maximum weight for an assistive device carried in the cargo hold	136 kg / 300 lb

Inflight services

✔ In-seat 120V AC power, USB-A sockets

✔ Food and beverages (offering varies by destination, flight duration

✔ Inflight entertainment on WestJet Connect (via your smartphone, tablet or laptop)

✔ Wi-Fi access (for a fee)

Discover our inflight experience

WestJet Connect available

Use the WestJet App to access WestJet Connect, your portal to endless on-demand entertainment options: Movies, TV shows, music, LinkedIn Learning courses and more.

Economy seat pitch ¹	74 cm / 29 in standard ²
Economy seat width	45 cm / 17.6 in standard ³
Economy seat recline	3 cm / 1 in standard ⁴
Extended Comfort rows	Row 1 (both sides) Rows 2 to 6 (right side only)
Extended Comfort seat pitch	86 – 89 cm / 34 – 35 in ⁵
Extended Comfort seat width	45 cm / 17.6 in
Extended Comfort seat recline	8 cm / 3 in
Exit Rows	15, 16
Exit Row seat pitch	97 cm / 38 in
Exit Row seat width	43 cm / 16.8 in
Exit Row seat recline	8 cm / 3 in (row 16) No recline in row 15
In-seat power (all cabins/seats)	120V AC power; USB-A sockets

Seat pitch is the distance from the back of each seat to the back of the seat behind it. More seat pitch usually equates to more legroom
Some seat pitches can be up to 76 cm / 30 in in certain rows
Some seats vary from 40 cm / 15.7 in wide to 43 cm / 16.8 in wide
Seats in rows 14, 32 do not recline
Row 1 faces bulkhead. Rows 2 to 5 pitch: 89 cm / 35 in (right side only). Row 6 pitch: 86 cm / 34 in (right side only)

Aisle width	Average 42 cm / 16.4 in (ranges from 14 cm / 15.7 in to 42 cm / 16.7 in)
Movable aisle armrest locations	Rows 2 to 32
Wheelchair-accessible lavatory	Not available
Braille and raised character row markers	Available
Maximum dimensions for an assistive device carried in the cargo hold	Cargo hold door is 122 cm / 48 in high by 83 cm / 33 in wide
Maximum weight for an assistive device carried in the cargo hold	136 kg / 300 lb

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Guest capacity	174
Economy cabin capacity	162
Economy cabin seat configuration	3x3
Premium cabin capacity	12
Premium cabin seat configuration	2x2
Lavatories	3 (1 at the front, 2 at the back)
Engine	CFM56-7B
Cruise speed	850 kph / 530 mph / 460 kts
Maximum altitude	12,500 m / 41,000 ft
Range	5,667 km / 3,521 mi
Aircraft length	39.5 m / 129 ft 6 in
Tail height	12.5 m / 41 ft 3 in
Wingspan	35.8 m / 117 ft 5 in

Guest capacity	189 (all economy cabin)
Cabin seat configuration	3x3
Lavatories	3 (1 at the front, 2 at the back)
Engine	CFM56-7B
Cruise speed	850 kph / 530 mph / 460 kts
Maximum altitude	12,500 m / 41,000 ft
Range	5,667 km / 3,521 mi
Aircraft length	39.5 m / 129 ft 6 in
Tail height	12.5 m / 41 ft 3 in
Wingspan	35.8 m / 117 ft 5 in

Split scimitar winglets

Fuel efficient

Improved passenger comfort

Inflight services

WestJet Connect available

Seat information Expand to see seat pitch, width, recline, Exit Rows and power offerings for all our cabins

Accessibility information Expand to see aisle width, movable aisle armrest locations and more

Aircraft information Expand to see guest capacity, cabin configurations, technical specifications and more

Inflight services

WestJet Connect available

Seat information Expand to see seat pitch, width, recline, Exit Rows and power offerings for all our cabins

Accessibility information Expand to see aisle width, movable aisle armrest locations and more

Aircraft information Expand to see guest capacity, cabin configurations, technical specifications and more

Explore your next aircraft

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